Pratica di Shadowing: [B1] Asking About Yoga Membership Prices | English Conversation Practice - Impara a parlare inglese con YouTube

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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Practice.
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I'm Jessica and today we are going to practice a very useful real-life English conversation.
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Recently I found a yoga studio near my apartment and I already joined a few trial classes.
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I really enjoyed the atmosphere,
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the teachers, and the relaxing environment.
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So today I decided to visit the studio again and ask about membership prices and registration details.
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If you ever want to join a gym,
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yoga studio, or fitness club in English-speaking environments,
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this conversation will help you a lot.
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Let's begin.
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Hi, good afternoon.
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Good afternoon.
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Welcome back.
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How can I help you today?
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Thank you.
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I joined a few trial yoga classes last week,
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and I really like them.
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I'm interested in becoming a member,
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so I'd like to ask about the membership options and prices.
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Of course, I'm happy to help.
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First of all, I'm glad you enjoyed the classes.
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Are you looking for a short-term membership or something long-term?
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I'm not completely sure yet.
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I'd like to know the different options first.
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No problem.
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Right now, we have three main membership plans.
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We have a monthly membership,
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a three-month membership, and a yearly membership.
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Okay, what's the difference between them?
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The monthly membership costs $80 per month.
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It gives you unlimited access to all regular yoga classes.
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The three-month membership costs $210, so it's a little cheaper overall.
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And the yearly membership costs $720.
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which saves the most money in the long run.
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I see.
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So the longer membership is more affordable.
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Exactly.
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Many members choose the yearly plan because they come regularly.
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Are all yoga classes included in the membership?
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Most classes are included, yes.
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That includes beginner yoga, flow yoga,
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stretching, meditation, and evening relaxation classes.
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However, workshops and private sessions are not included.
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Oh, I understand.
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What about the Weekend classes.
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Weekend classes are included too.
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That's good.
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I usually have more free time on weekends.
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Then our schedule would probably work well for you.
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I also wanted to ask about class reservations.
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Do members need to book classes in advance?
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Yes.
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We recommend booking classes early,
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especially evening and weekend classes,
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because they can become full quickly.
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How do I make reservations?
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You can use our mobile app or website.
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Once you become a member,
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we'll help you create an account.
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That sounds convenient.
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It's very simple to use.
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I'm still a beginner, so honestly,
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I feel a little nervous sometimes during yoga classes.
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Don't worry about that at all.
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Many of our members are beginners.
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Our instructors are very friendly and always help new students feel comfortable.
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That's nice to hear.
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The instructors during the trial classes were very patient.
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I'm glad you had a good experience.
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I also wanted to ask if there's a registration fee.
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Yes, there's a one-time registration fee of $25 for new members.
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Okay, are yoga mats included or do I need to bring my own?
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You can bring your own mat if you want,
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but we also provide yoga mats and towels for free.
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Oh, that's very helpful.
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Yes, many members prefer not to carry extra things.
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Another question.
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What happens if I want to pause my membership for a while?
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For example, if I travel for work.
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That's possible.
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Members can freeze their membership for up to one month per year with no extra charge.
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Really?
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That's great!
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You just need to inform us in advance.
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Okay, and if I move to another area later,
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can I cancel my membership?
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Yes, but cancellation policies depend on the membership type.
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Monthly memberships are easier to cancel because they renew month by month.
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For longer memberships, there may be cancellation conditions.
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I see.
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That makes sense.
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We always explain all the terms clearly before registration.
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Good.
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I appreciate that.
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Would you like me to show you the class schedule as well?
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Yes, please.
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Here you are.
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Morning classes start at 7 a.m and evening classes continue until 8.30 p.m.
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Wow.
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There are many choices.
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Yes, we try to offer flexible schedules for working people.
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I think evening classes would work best for me after work.
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Many members choose evening sessions for relaxation after busy days.
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That's exactly what I need.
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My job can be stressful sometimes.
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Yoga is great for stress relief and improving flexibility.
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Honestly, after the trial classes,
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I already felt more relaxed and slept better.
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That's wonderful.
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Consistent practice can make a big difference.
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I believe that.
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Before joining the trial classes,
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I spent too much time sitting at my desk and using my phone.
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A lot of people feel the same way these days.
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Yes, I think I need healthier habits.
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Yoga can definitely help with that.
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I think I'm interested in the three-month membership for now.
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Great choice.
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It's very popular with new members.
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What do I need to register?
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Just your ID, phone number, and email address.
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The registration process only takes a few minutes.
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Okay, can I pay by card?
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Yes, we accept both card and cash payments.
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Perfect.
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Would you like to complete the registration today?
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Yes, I think I'm ready.
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Wonderful.
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Please fill out this form first.
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Sure.
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And after registration, we'll help you download the app and book your first class as a member.
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Sounds good.
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Thank you so much for answering all my questions.
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You're very welcome.
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We're excited to have you here.
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Thank you.
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I'm excited too.
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I hope you enjoy your yoga journey with us.
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I hope so too.
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I hope you enjoyed today's conversation and learned some useful English expressions for asking about memberships,
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prices, and registration information.
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These kinds of conversations are very common in everyday life,
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especially when joining gyms, fitness centers, or yoga studios.
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Try practicing the dialogue out loud to improve your speaking and listening skills.
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Thank you so much for joining me today.
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Don't forget to like, subscribe,
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and join me again for more English listening practice on 5-Minute English Practice.
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I'm Jessica, and I'll see you in the next video.
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Bye! so you

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Perché praticare il parlato con questo video?

Questo video offre una pratica di conversazione in inglese utilissima, specialmente per chi desidera interagire in contesti di vita reale, come chiedere informazioni su abbonamenti in uno studio di yoga. Essere in grado di conversare con passanti o operatori in contesti rilassati e informali non solo migliora la confidenza nel parlare l'inglese, ma aiuta anche a comprendere diverse sfumature della lingua. Praticare il parlato con dialoghi realistici come questo permette di memorizzare frasi utili e strutture linguistiche che possono essere impiegate in situazioni simili. Inoltre, migliorare la pronuncia inglese è facilitato dall'ascolto attivo; ripetere le frasi aiuta a perfezionare i suoni e a ridurre l’ansia durante la conversazione.

Grammatica & Espressioni nel Contesto

Nel dialogo, vengono utilizzate diverse strutture grammaticali e espressioni che sono fondamentali per interazioni quotidiane:

  • "I'd like to ask about..." - Questa espressione è un modo cortese per formulare una richiesta, utile in contesti formali e informali.
  • "Are you looking for..." - Utilizzata per chiedere le preferenze dell'interlocutore, è una costruzione utile per avviare conversazioni più profonde.
  • "What's the difference between..." - Questa domanda è essenziale per ottenere informazioni chiare e dettagliate, particolarmente utile quando si confrontano opzioni.
  • "Most classes are included, yes." - La risposta affermativa aiuta a rinforzare la chiarezza nelle comunicazioni, fondamentale quando si discutono dettagli di iscrizione.

Queste espressioni non solo arricchiscono il vocabolario, ma introducono anche i partecipanti alla struttura del parlato in situazioni pratiche.

Trappole di Pronuncia Comuni

Un aspetto cruciale per migliorare la pronuncia inglese è prestare attenzione a parole e frasi che possano risultare complessi. Alcuni termini nel video che potrebbero risultare insidiosi includono:

  • "membership" - Questo termine ha una pronuncia specifica che può tendere a confondere; l'accento sulla prima sillaba aiuta a renderlo chiaro.
  • "unlimited" - Qui la combinazione di suoni può essere difficile; praticare il suono "un" seguito da "lim" richiede attenzione.
  • "affordable" - La pronuncia di questa parola, con il suo ritmo particolare, potrebbe necessitare di esercizio per essere naturale.

Per affrontare queste sfide, si consiglia il shadowing in inglese, una tecnica efficace che coinvolge l'imitazione della pronuncia dei parlanti nativi, facilitando l’apprendimento e l’assimilazione della lingua in modo naturale.

Incoraggiamo tutti gli studenti a integrare l’ascolto di video come questo nella loro routine di imparare l'inglese con YouTube, per sviluppare una maggiore fluidità e confidenza nel parlato.

Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?

Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.

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